Sage Group Sustainability Practices Assessment

This document is an IDC Vendor Profile that assesses Sage Group's performance in sustainability practices against the European Sustainable Strategies and Technologies (ESST) Index for software vendors. It outlines Sage's achievements in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria, highlighting its ranking among the top five out of 23 assessed vendors. The profile details three main areas of focus: Sage's ESG achievements, its portfolio of products aimed at aiding customers' sustainability efforts, and its altruistic initiatives that leverage technology for social good. The document also introduces the IDC ESST Index, which evaluates how well IT vendors perform in setting and achieving ESG indicators, and how they assist clients in reaching their sustainability goals. Furthermore, it describes Sage's sustainability strategy, which includes commitments to becoming a net-zero organization by 2040 and supporting small and medium-sized businesses in their sustainability journeys. The profile emphasizes the importance of technology in enhancing sustainability efforts and the need for software vendors to adopt sustainable practices throughout their operations.